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A SPECIAL edition Lamborghini Diablo once owned by Jamiroquai's Jay Kay is up for sale for half a million pounds.

The viola supercar was the star of the band's iconic 90s Cosmic Girl hit, charging down a mountain road with Jay Kay at the wheel.

 Lamborghini Diablo was one of two used in Cosmic Girl video
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Lamborghini Diablo was one of two used in Cosmic Girl videoCredit: Amari Supercars - Lee Parkinson
 The garish supercar is up for sale for half a million pounds
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The garish supercar is up for sale for half a million poundsCredit: Amari Supercars - Lee Parkinson

The Diablo enjoyed a charmed life and was one of two to feature in the 1996 music video.

The first was written off forcing Jay Kay to buy this model - although it also had an accident during filming.

A camera fell and smashed the windscreen leaving Jay Kay to famously drive the rest of the music video with no windshield rather than delay the shoot by getting it fixed.

The well-known petrolhead, who has owned some of the world's most desirable vehicles, kept the Italian supercar for three years.

After a number of owners, it is now for sale on  with Preston-based Amari Supercars - with an asking price of £549,000.

The Diablo SE30, which was launched as a special edition model to celebrate Lamborghini's 30th anniversary, is one of just 16 right-hand drive models.

 Just 16-right hand drive models were made
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Just 16-right hand drive models were madeCredit: Amari Supercars - Lee Parkinson

It is powered by a 5.7-litre V12 engine which is located at the rear of the car.

With almost 500bhp, the Diablo - named after a Spanish fighting bull - will accelerate from 0-60mph in 3.9 seconds and hit a top speed of 200mph.

And its interior is as eye-catching as the bodywork, boasting blue suede everywhere.

The 18-inch alloy wheels are free from scratches and it has been driven just 17,000 miles in its 20-year lifetime.

 Interior is covered in blue suede
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Interior is covered in blue suedeCredit: Amari Supercars - Lee Parkinson

Andy Pringle, Auto Trader car's editor, said: "You'll often find rare, exotic and famous cars on Auto Trader, but it's not everyday you'll find one from hyperspace.

"One of three supercars used in the Cosmic Girl video, it's the only one that the 'Space Cowboy' actually owned.

 Windscreen was smashed during filming with Jay Kay driving without any protection
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Windscreen was smashed during filming with Jay Kay driving without any protectionCredit: Amari Supercars - Lee Parkinson
 A huge 5.7-litre V12 engine hides under the bonnet
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A huge 5.7-litre V12 engine hides under the bonnetCredit: Amari Supercars - Lee Parkinson

"So although it might price-out most music fans at over half a million pounds - there could be a love affair reunited on the cards if Jay Kay's browsing Auto Trader this week."

Jay Kay's garage has also included a Ferrari Enzo, Ferrari LaFerrari, Aston Martin DB5, Maserati AG6, Mercedes 600 and a Fiat 500.

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